New Water Meters Urged

Villa Park — A staff report suggests that inaccurate water meters cost the village as much as $123,000 in lost revenue annually.

To stem the loss, a villagewide replacement program is being considered. Replacing 6,877 meters may cost as much as $1 million, said Village Manager Wayne Lulay.

The staff report also estimates that the village loses up to $33,000 annually in waste-water revenue because of the aging meters. At least 80 percent of meters are at the end of their 15-year lifespan.

There are no plans to have homeowners participate in the cost of replacing the meters, Lulay said.